ICC World Cup 2019
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 was the 12th edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup, a quadrennial international cricket tournament contested by 10 teams from around the world. The tournament took place in England and Wales from May to July 2019, with India as one of the participating teams.
Tournament Details
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ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 featured a group stage format, where each team played nine matches against other teams in their group. The top four teams in each group advanced to the knockout stage, which consisted of two semi-finals and a final.
| Tournament Stage |
No. of Teams |
Format |
| Group Stage |
10 teams |
Round-robin format |
| Knockout Stage (Semi-finals and Final) |
4 teams |
Single-elimination format |
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Teams
A total of 10 teams participated in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. Each team had to qualify through a rigorous qualification process, which involved several rounds of matches played over a period of time.
- India
- Pakistan
- Australia
- South Africa
- England and Wales (hosts)
- New Zealand
- Bangladesh
- Sri Lanka
- West Indies
- Afghanistan
Team Profiles
Each team had its own unique strengths and weaknesses. Some teams, like India and Australia, were considered favorites to win the tournament due to their strong batting lineups and experienced players.
India was one of the most consistent teams in the tournament, with a powerful batting lineup that included Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Shikhar Dhawan. The team's bowlers also performed exceptionally well, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami.
Australia, on the other hand, had a strong squad of players who were all in good form at the start of the tournament. The team was led by Steve Smith, who was one of the best batsmen in the world at that time.
ICC CWC 2019 Schedule
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 schedule was released well in advance, giving teams and fans ample time to prepare for the tournament. The group stage matches were played from May 30 to July 14, while the knockout stage took place from July 9 to July 14.
| Date |
Match Details |
| May 30 |
England vs South Africa (Group Stage) |
| June 1 |
Australia vs Afghanistan (Group Stage) |
| July 9 |
New Zealand vs India (Semi-final) |
ODI World Cup 2019 Winners
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 was won by England, who defeated New Zealand in a thrilling final match that went to a Super Over. This was England's first-ever ODI World Cup
